New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys: 2011 Week 14 Recap

Game story

In Week 14 of the 2011 NFL season on 2011-12-11, the New York Giants took care of business against the Dallas Cowboys, pulling away with a 37–34 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 29 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

E. Manning (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with +20.11 total EPA, and +1.2% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, E. Manning (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +20.11 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-25.8% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Dallas Cowboys changed the game: (:06) 5-D.Bailey 47 yard field goal is BLOCKED (90-J.Pierre-Paul), Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +20.11 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
2. 2 T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +14.55 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
3. 3 H. Nicks · New York Giants · Receiving · +13.36 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
4. 4 L. Robinson · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +9.82 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.96 EPA/play
5. 5 V. Cruz · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.89 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
6. 6 D. Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.67 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.34 EPA/play
7. 7 M. Manningham · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.93 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
8. 8 B. Jacobs · New York Giants · Rushing · +2.88 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Dallas Cowboys — J. Phillips (T. Romo pass) (Q1 47:59)
• New York Giants — B. Jacobs (Q2 42:48)
• Dallas Cowboys — L. Robinson (T. Romo pass) (Q2 36:31)
• New York Giants — M. Manningham (E. Manning pass) (Q3 19:39)
• Dallas Cowboys — M. Austin (T. Romo pass) (Q4 12:49)
• Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass) (Q4 5:52)
• New York Giants — J. Ballard (E. Manning pass) (Q4 3:20)
• New York Giants — B. Jacobs (Q4 0:51)

Field goals

• New York Giants — L. Tynes (Q1 52:10)
• New York Giants — L. Tynes (Q2 31:07)
• Dallas Cowboys — D. Bailey (Q2 30:20)
• Dallas Cowboys — D. Bailey (Q3 22:47)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–5. New York Giants registered a safety from the NYG 91 (Q1 54:50) — (9:50) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo sacked in End Zone for -9 yards, SAFETY (90-J.Pierre-Paul).; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 5 (Q1 52:10) — (7:10) (Field Goal formation) 9-L.Tynes 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 12 (Q1 47:59) — (2:59) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 89-J.Phillips for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Tight end screen pass; Romo rolls right and throws back left.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 47:49).

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q2 42:48) — (12:48) 27-B.Jacobs up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 42:45) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 9 (Q2 36:31) — (6:31) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 81-L.Robinson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete off play action; naked bootleg to the right.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 36:26) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 8 (Q2 31:07) — (1:07) (Field Goal formation) 9-L.Tynes 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 31 (Q2 30:20) — (:20) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar..

The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 31 (Q3 22:47) — (7:47) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 47 (Q3 19:39); New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 19:30) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..

The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 15–14. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 6 (Q4 12:49) — (12:49) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 19-M.Austin for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 12:43) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 50 (Q4 5:52) — (5:52) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 88-D.Bryant for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 5:41) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 8 (Q4 3:20); New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 3:14) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q4 0:51) — (:51) 27-B.Jacobs right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants registered a safety from the DAL 2 (Q4 0:46) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 28-D.Ware rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:06) — (:06) 5-D.Bailey 47 yard field goal is BLOCKED (90-J.Pierre-Paul), Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. [WPA -25.8% · EPA -2.24]
• Dallas Cowboys (Q4 13:17) — (13:17) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 81-L.Robinson pushed ob at NYG 6 for 74 yards (20-P.Amukamara). Pass complete on a deep post pattern. [WPA +24.9% · EPA +5.79]
• New York Giants (Q3 19:39) — (4:39) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 82-M.Manningham for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYG-80-V.Cruz, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +22.5% · EPA +5.51]
• New York Giants (Q4 6:50) — (6:50) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 28-D.Ware INTERCEPTED by 50-S.Lee (57-V.Butler) at DAL 21. 50-S.Lee to NYG 49 for 30 yards (88-H.Nicks). Ball tipped at the line of scrimmage [WPA -22.0% · EPA -5.97]
• Dallas Cowboys (Q2 31:38) — (1:38) (Shotgun) 28-F.Jones up the middle to DAL 9 for 5 yards (90-J.Pierre-Paul). FUMBLES (90-J.Pierre-Paul), RECOVERED by NYG-34-D.Grant at DAL 15. 34-D.Grant to DAL 14 for 1 yard (81-L.Robinson). [WPA -19.7% · EPA -4.64]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• New York Giants (Q4 6:50) — (6:50) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 28-D.Ware INTERCEPTED by 50-S.Lee (57-V.Butler) at DAL 21. 50-S.Lee to NYG 49 for 30 yards (88-H.Nicks). Ball tipped at the line of scrimmage [WPA -22.0% · EPA -5.97]
• New York Giants (Q1 53:44) — (8:44) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 88-H.Nicks to DAL 4 for 64 yards (20-A.Ball; 43-G.Sensabaugh). Pass complete on a deep post pattern. [WPA +9.7% · EPA +5.89]
• Dallas Cowboys (Q4 13:17) — (13:17) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 81-L.Robinson pushed ob at NYG 6 for 74 yards (20-P.Amukamara). Pass complete on a deep post pattern. [WPA +24.9% · EPA +5.79]
• New York Giants (Q3 19:39) — (4:39) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 82-M.Manningham for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYG-80-V.Cruz, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +22.5% · EPA +5.51]

Quarterback report card

E.Manning led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• E.Manning (New York Giants) · 50 dropbacks · 54.0% completion · +1.2% CPOE · +0.40 EPA/play · +20.11 total EPA
• T.Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 34 dropbacks · 61.8% completion · +9.2% CPOE · +0.43 EPA/play · +14.55 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Giants +0.18, Dallas Cowboys +0.17) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

• Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, +13.28 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
• New York Giants: 13 drives, +18.61 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• New York Giants leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
• E. Manning (New York Giants) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• T. Romo (DAL) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. New York Giants Safety (+2) — Q1 54:50 · NYG 91 · Score 2-0
   (9:50) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo sacked in End Zone for -9 yards, SAFETY (90-J.Pierre-Paul).
2. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 52:10 · DAL 5 · Score 5-0
   (7:10) (Field Goal formation) 9-L.Tynes 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
3. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 47:59 · NYG 12 · Score 5-6
   (2:59) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 89-J.Phillips for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Tight end screen pass; Romo rolls right and throws back left.
4. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 47:49 · NYG 2 · Score 5-7
   5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar. Injury update: Dallas' Murray has a right ankle injury; his return is uncertain.
5. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 42:48 · DAL 1 · Score 11-7
   (12:48) 27-B.Jacobs up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 42:45 · DAL 2 · Score 12-7
   9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
7. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 36:31 · NYG 9 · Score 12-13
   (6:31) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 81-L.Robinson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete off play action; naked bootleg to the right.
8. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 36:26 · NYG 2 · Score 12-14
   5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
9. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 31:07 · DAL 8 · Score 15-14
   (1:07) (Field Goal formation) 9-L.Tynes 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
10. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 30:20 · NYG 31 · Score 15-17
    (:20) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
11. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 22:47 · NYG 31 · Score 15-20
    (7:47) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
12. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 19:39 · DAL 47 · Score 21-20
    (4:39) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 82-M.Manningham for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYG-80-V.Cruz, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced bet
13. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 19:30 · DAL 2 · Score 22-20
    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
14. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 12:49 · NYG 6 · Score 22-26
    (12:49) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 19-M.Austin for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 12:43 · NYG 2 · Score 22-27
    5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
16. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 5:52 · NYG 50 · Score 22-33
    (5:52) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 88-D.Bryant for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 5:41 · NYG 2 · Score 22-34
    5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
18. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 3:20 · DAL 8 · Score 28-34
    (3:20) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 85-J.Ballard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and t
19. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 3:14 · DAL 2 · Score 29-34
    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
20. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 0:51 · DAL 1 · Score 35-34
    (:51) 27-B.Jacobs right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
21. New York Giants Safety (+2) — Q4 0:46 · DAL 2 · Score 37-34
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 28-D.Ware rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.